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The mission of the Bay County Historical Society is to preserve the history of Bay County and to develop facilities and programs dedicated to the enhancement, enrichment and enjoyment of our community.
 
 
 

 

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and join in efforts to preserve the rich past of Bay County 

for future generations!!

 

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Benefits

  • Free access to exhibits on Bay County history & Michigan Rock
  • and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
  • Subscription to the Museum Record, 3/ year
  • 25% discount on items sold in the museum store

 

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 Blog Articles

GUEST BLOGGER: WILLIAM PATRICK (W.P.) & Times in General/ Bay City Beginnings to the Days of W.P.

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By Kate Tobbe Ptak.

TIMES IN GENERAL

Now that I have introduced W.P. Kavanaugh to you, I am going to review the exciting times that W.P. lived in.  Hopefully this will refresh your memories of the advance of technology and it’s impact on daily life. 


The Industrial Revolution, begun in the 1750’s, made it possible to use mechanical equipment to make life easier. Rather than relying on exclusively human made, animal powered, or wind and water powered means, by using machines, people and goods were able to get around more quickly and easily, more things were produced, transported, sold, and used. In 1769 Watt’s separate condenser model introduced the way for the steam engine to be invented.

 

Continue reading the BLOG ARTICLE 


 

 
Museum Exhibit Hours: 
 
              
Tuesday-Friday  10am - 4pm
 
Saturday 12 - 4 pm
 
Sunday & Monday  CLOSED
 
LABOUR DAY WEEKEND: Closed August 29 - September 1 
 
*Closed for major holidays and inclement weather.
 

The Butterfield Memorial Research LibraryHours:
 Appointment only: Wednesday - Friday at 10am - 12pm
Public Hours: Wednesday at 1-4pm      
  
*We make every effort to keep the library open.  It is strongly suggested that anyone with travel or time constraints please call before their intended visit to make sure the library is staffed.
 
   

ADMISSION

Bay County Residents & BCHS Members: FREE

Non-Bay County Residents: $2/person or $5/Family


 
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Bay County Historical Society Museum
321 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
 
989-893-5733
 
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